Hardwood Warehouse Supervisor

Elite Talent Hub; Connacht; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension plan

Structured training and career‑develop

Medical-expense reimbursement

On-site parking

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub seeks a Hardwood and Sheeting Warehouse Supervisor in Ireland to coordinate the daily operation of the warehouse and yard. The role covers stock control, order preparation, goods inwards, loading, dispatch coordination and team leadership.

The candidate will have experience in a warehouse or timber distribution environment with knowledge of hardwood, timber, plywood and sheet materials. Strong supervision and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or senior warehouse experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage daily warehouse and yard operations.
• Strong focus on stock control and accuracy of orders.
• Good understanding of health and safety in warehouse settings.
• Experience coordinating loading, dispatch and customer deliveries.
• Ability to communicate clearly and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the hardwood and sheeting warehouse and yard.
• Allocate work and ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.
• Coordinate safe movement, storage and handling of hardwood, timber and sheet materials.
• Oversee loading/unloading of delivery vehicles and customer collections.
• Check picked orders against delivery and dispatch documentation.
• Ensure long, heavy and oversized materials are handled safely.
• Maintain clean, organised warehouse and yard areas.
• Address operational issues promptly to minimise delays.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Stock control

Health and safety

Load/unload coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

Stock management system

Job description

Hardwood and Sheeting Warehouse Supervisor

Location: South Dublin
Salary: €38,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview

The Hardwood and Sheeting Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating the efficient daily operation of the warehouse and yard.

This is a hands-on supervisory position covering stock control, order preparation, goods inwards, loading, dispatch coordination, health and safety, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a warehouse, timber merchant, builders’ merchant or distribution environment. Knowledge of hardwood, timber, plywood, MDF and other sheet materials would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse and Yard Operations

• Supervise the daily operation of the hardwood and sheeting warehouse and yard.

• Allocate work and ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and on time.

• Coordinate the safe movement, storage and handling of hardwood, timber and sheet materials.

• Oversee the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles and customer collections.

• Check picked orders against delivery and dispatch documentation.

• Ensure long, heavy and oversized materials are handled safely.

• Maintain clean, organised and efficient warehouse and yard areas.

• Address operational issues promptly to minimise delays.

Stock Control and Systems

• Manage incoming deliveries and verify quantities against purchase orders and delivery documentation.

• Inspect materials for damage, shortages or discrepancies and report issues promptly.

• Ensure hardwood, sheet materials and associated products are stored correctly.

• Maintain accurate stock records using the company’s ERP or warehouse-management system.

• Organise regular stock takes and cycle counts.

• Monitor stock locations, product identification and stock rotation.

• Maintain strong knowledge of the company’s hardwood, timber and sheet-material product ranges.

Customer Orders and Dispatch

• Oversee the accurate picking and preparation of customer orders.

• Coordinate with sales, transport and warehouse colleagues regarding deliveries and collections.

• Plan and organise loads for efficient delivery and dispatch.

• Ensure materials are protected and secured appropriately before transport.

• Monitor order priorities and ensure agreed customer deadlines are achieved.

• Resolve operational queries relating to stock availability, picking, loading and dispatch.

Team Supervision

• Supervise, support and provide direction to warehouse and yard employees.

• Allocate daily duties and monitor productivity, accuracy and service standards.

• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow company procedures.

• Support the induction, training and development of new and existing team members.

• Promote teamwork, accountability and clear communication.

• Address performance or operational concerns appropriately and escalated when required.

Health and Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong workplace health and safety culture.

• Ensure safe procedures are followed when handling timber and sheet materials.

• Complete and monitor equipment and work-area safety checks.

• Ensure forklifts and other material-handling equipment are operated only by trained and authorised employees.

• Report hazards, damaged equipment, near misses and safety concerns promptly.

• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and company safety procedures are followed.

• Maintain safe pedestrian, forklift, loading and storage areas.

Continuous Improvement

• Review warehouse and yard processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and customer service.

• Improve stock organisation, housekeeping and order turnaround times.

• Contribute practical solutions to loading, dispatch and workflow challenges.

• Support improvements to inventory accuracy and operational reporting.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, yard, builders’ merchant, timber merchant or distribution environment.

• Supervisory, team‑lead or senior warehouse experience.

• Strong hands‑on approach and willingness to support the team operationally.

• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

• Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment.

• Strong communication and people‑management skills.

• Good attention to detail when managing stock and preparing orders.

• Experience using computerised stock or order‑management systems.

• Strong understanding of warehouse health and safety.

• Full driving licence.

• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience handling hardwood, timber, plywood, MDF or other sheet materials.

• Knowledge of timber products, dimensions, grades and storage requirements.

• Valid counterbalance or multidirectional forklift licence.

• Experience loading and unloading delivery vehicles.

• Familiarity with ERP or warehouse‑management systems.

• Experience working within a builders’ merchant or timber‑distribution business.

What We Offer

• Salary of €38,000 per annum.

• Full-time, permanent employment.

• Discretionary performance‑related bonus.

• Company pension plan.

• Structured training and career‑development opportunities.

• Medical‑expense reimbursement scheme and physical health screenings.

• On‑site parking.

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